Ocracoke Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Our Take on Ocracoke, North Carolina

Ocracoke, North Carolina, Outer Banks, is accessible only by sea and air, but getting there is part of the fun. As your ferry leaves the mainland, headed for an island vacation, you can feel your troubles washing away with the waves.

Things to do in Ocracoke include a visit to the 1823 Ocracoke Lighthouse, shopping in art galleries, a visit to Teach’s Hole Blackbeard exhibit, the Ocracoke Preservation Society or just relaxing on the beach, where you might see wild horses munching sea oats by the seashore.

The town specializes in cozy and quaint, with bicycles often taking the place of cars. Many of the accommodations, also cozy and quaint, cater to romantic getaways. Romantic restaurants can also be found sprinkled amongs the shops near the water.

But Ocracoke isn’t just for couples. It’s a great place for a family vacation. What kid wouldn’t want to stay at Blackbeard’s Lodge, after learning all about the pirate who spent time on Ocracoke at Teach’s Hole. Or rent a kayak and paddle around the water, pretending to be a pirate yourself.

Quiet, historic Ocracoke offers something for the pirate and the romantic in everyone.

Ocracoke, North Carolina Lodging

  1. Ocracoke Harbor Inn135 Silver Lake Road
    Ocracoke, NC 27960

    "staff is friendly and accomodating" more on TripAdvisor

  2. Ocracoke Pony Pens785 Irvin Garrish Hwy
    Ocracoke, NC 27960

    "great place to stay" more on Yahoo! Travel

  3. Edwards of Ocracoke216 Old Beach Rd.
    P. O. box 262, Ocracoke, NC 27960

    "price is right" more on TripAdvisor

  1. The Anchorage Inn
  2. The Anchorage Inn
  3. Sand Dollar Motel & Cottage
  4. Island Inn
  1. Pirates Quay Hotel
  2. Captain's Landing Waterfron Hotel Suites
  3. The Anchorage Inn

Ocracoke, North Carolina Things To Do

  1. Silver Lake HarborSilver Lake Rd
    Ocracoke,NC,27960

    The finest breakfast I ever had and ever will have was an oyster plucked from a piling in Silver Lake Harbor, placed on top of a ... more on Yelp

  2. Cape Hatteras National Seashore

    There is NOTHING to dislike about Cape Hatteras. I have spent the last 25 years of my life living here at various times throughout the year and every time I go I find something else wonderful. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

  3. Ocracoke Coffee
    Ocracoke, NC 27960

    Can't wait to start our vacation mornings at Ocracoke Coffee...coffee's wonderful, atmosphere is great...one of ... more on Yahoo! Travel

  1. Ocracoke Island
  2. Ride the Wind Surf and Kayak Shop
  3. Ocracoke Preservation Society
  4. Frisco Native American Museum
  1. Coinjock Baptist Church
  2. Teach's Hole
  3. Portsmouth Island ATV

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